FAAR Dividend History, Yield & Ex-Dividend Dates
Dividend Data
- Last Ex-Dividend Date
- Sep 24, 2026
- Dividend Amount Per Share
- $0.14
- Dividend Yield
- 9.32%
- Dividend Growth (TTM)
- +265.7%
- Next Ex-Dividend Date (est.)
- Dec 15, 2026
Payment date
Sep 30, 2026
Sep 30, 2026
Quarterly
Forward yield
1.68%
1.68%
1 year, trailing
Est. payment date
Dec 21, 2026
Dec 21, 2026
Dividend Amount Per Share
| Ex-Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.2566 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.2032 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $0.2352 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.201 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.3264 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.1533 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.1753 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.1759 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $2.6485 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.1087 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | $0.144 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | $0.1372 |
Dividend Growth (TTM YoY)
| Ex-Date | Growth (TTM YoY) |
|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2024 | -75.6% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | -56.5% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | -61.9% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | +10.5% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | -0.3% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | -7.4% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | -7.3% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | +226.5% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | +239.4% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | +259.5% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | +265.7% |
FAAR Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | Quarterly | $0.14 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Quarterly | $0.14 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Quarterly | $0.11 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | Quarterly | $2.65 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Quarterly | $0.18 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Quarterly | $0.18 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Quarterly | $0.15 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | Quarterly | $0.33 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Quarterly | $0.20 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | Quarterly | $0.24 |
| Ex-Date | Amount | Payment Date | Record Date | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | $0.14 | Sep 30, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 | Quarterly |
| Jun 25, 2026 | $0.14 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | Quarterly |
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.11 | Mar 31, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | Quarterly |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $2.65 | Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 | Quarterly |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.18 | Sep 30, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | Quarterly |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.18 | Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | Quarterly |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.15 | Mar 31, 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 | Quarterly |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.33 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | Quarterly |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.20 | Sep 30, 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 | Quarterly |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $0.24 | Jun 28, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 | Quarterly |
The table shows First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF’s dividend history, including amount per share, payout frequency, record and payment dates.
FAAR Annual Dividend Totals
| Year | Payouts | Total Per Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | $0.3899 |
| 2025 | 4 | $3.153 |
| 2024 | 4 | $0.9658 |
| 2023 | 4 | $0.8744 |
| 2022 | 2 | $1.7389 |
| 2021 | 2 | $1.8668 |
| 2020 | 2 | $0.8306 |
| 2019 | 1 | $0.2647 |
| 2018 | 2 | $0.1525 |
| 2017 | 1 | $0.8298 |
Dividends per share by ex-dividend year, summed from every payout in the history above. The current year counts the payouts made so far.
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FAQ
Does First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF pay dividends?
Yes, FAAR has paid a dividend within the past 12 months. FAAR pays dividends quarterly.
How much is First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF's dividend?
FAAR’s most recent dividend was $0.14 per share. FAAR’s annual dividend yield is 9.32%.
When is First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF ex-dividend date?
First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF’s last ex-dividend date was Sep 24, 2026. Shareholders who own FAAR ETF shares before this date received a dividend of $0.14 per share on Sep 30, 2026. FAAR’s next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet.
When is First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF dividend payment date?
First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF’s last dividend payment date was Sep 30, 2026. Shareholders who own FAAR ETF shares before Sep 24, 2026 received $0.14 per share.